1. Chapter 1, Lesson 2 How Does a Historian Work?
It Matters Because:
Knowing how historians work helps us understand historical information.

2. What is the Evidence?
A. Historians rely on evidence to draw conclusions.
1. Evidence - proof that something is true
B. Historians draw evidence from two types of sources
1. Primary - evidence from an eyewitness to an event
2. Secondary - evidence from a source that is not an eyewitness
C. Historians must determine if source is reliable
1. A source’s point of view can affect its reliability. How?
a. may influence what information is included & what is omitted
2. A source’s bias can affect its reliability. How?
a. information may or may not be given truthfully

4. Portrait of General George Washington, posed for as Commander of the Colonial Army

5. Portrait of Colonel George Washington, depicting him during the French and Indian War; painted in 1800s

6. Da Vinci’s The Last Supper
…as a source on the life of Christ …as a source on Renaissance Art

7. Modern map of the Journey of Lewis & Clark

8. William Clark’s hand-drawn expedition map

9. Medieval armor and weapons on display at the Art Institute of Chicago

10. A working model of Leonardo’s catapult design, following his exact plans